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Think Yourself Stronger

Michael discovers how to increase his strength without moving a muscle – just using the power of the mind.

Pumping iron in the gym is the only way to improve strength, right? Wrong. In this episode, Michael explores the power of the mind to boost strength by up to 24%... Our willing human guinea pig Tom has a go at improving his goal-shooting skills with his mind, and Michael speaks to cognitive neuroscientist Dr Helen O’Shea to reveal how your thoughts can influence your muscles and why it’s surprisingly similar to doing the actual thing.

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Sun 17 Oct 2021 11:45

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  • Sun 17 Oct 2021 11:45

My five tips to improve your sleep

My five tips to improve your sleep

Struggling with sleep? Try Michael Mosley's suggestions for relaxing and dropping off.

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